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Rockets' Kevin Durant to Miss Games Against Suns, Warriors Due to Family Matter

2025-11-23 15:25
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Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant to miss games against the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors because of a family matter.

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Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant will miss Monday's game against the Phoenix Suns and Wednesday's contest against the Golden State Warriors due to a family matter, per NBA insider Shams Charania.

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Durant formerly played for both the Suns and Warriors, but will not face either team this week.

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